The first thing you should know is that what gets me excited every day is the opportunity to build relationships with people. I believe that every success starts with a relationship.

I'm internally driven to help people maximize their efforts and the get results they desire. I am passionate about getting to know and understand a client's needs. It’s through that understanding that I can begin to provide solutions that produce results. I've found that when people know what to do, and how and why to do it, success is completely attainable—personally, professionally and in business.

Before going out on my own, I spent over twenty years in business as a leader, trainer, and mentor. Every professional position I’ve held has allowed me to play a role in developing and applying best practices to help people succeed—in their career, business and personal lives.

What I offer clients is experience that is both learned through training and education and also applied through practical application in the workplace. I have "been there and done that". This gives me a competitive edge that helps my clients get results--which is my ultimate goal.

Warmly, Debbie Marshall

What others are saying

I really enjoyed working with Debbie. She is doing a great job at building out my LinkedIn profile as well as developing my resume and cover letter. These tools are very critical in securing the interview. The second part is doing well in the job interview. Once again Debbie excelled at offering great advice and insight into the interview process. I really feel that working with Debbie gave me a definite competitive advantage in the interview process. I would definitely recommend working with Debbie to help get your job search on the right track. Thank you for all of your great help

I experienced a significant growth in my business thanks to Debbie Marshall. She counseled me on proper resume structure and verbiage along with a LinkedIn profile that showcases my experience to brand me as an expert in my field. Debbie also provided guidance on strategies that led to a C-Level position with the company I was targeting. Debbie’s insight, guidance and ongoing support have been a tremendous help in the business growth I’ve experienced.

— Josef Reed, CEO, Access Sentry

Debbie is a great asset to have! She has the unique ability to take one’s experience/skills and package them in a way that I would not have been able to! She also has up to date tips on how to navigate through the challenging task of finding the right job, landing the interview, and nailing the interview. Like it or not, the job market and selling yourself has changed and this is one area that it is worth it to hire Debbie to help you! Thanks, Debbie!

— Jill Leonard, Project Manager at Visiont

Debbie was instrumental in my success at Principal Financial Group. From day one she was a trusted leader and mentor who always had my best interest in mind. Our brainstorming sessions and one-on-ones always left me with a better understanding of my options and to dos. Debbie always asked insightful questions that helped me to dig deeper into my particular challenge. And, I always knew that whatever challenge I came to her with she would fully analyze and find a multitude of solutions for me. Debbie models the mantra- Always Do What You Say You Will Do!!! I learned so many valuable lessons from Debbie and am so grateful to have worked with her.

Debbie is truly a blessing. A small business owner wears so many hats. Letting Debbie wear the HR hat for you is just simply the way to go. Prompt, courteous and professional. Couldn’t ask for more. You rock, Debbie!! 

— Ryan Mills, Owner, Clarity Accounting

Debbie has been a Godsend to Marketing Kinetics as we have grown dramatically in the past 6 months. She has helped us review our independent contractor agreements, create our first employee manual, and write new job descriptions. She has also helped us attract the new team members that are a great fit. With her usual efficiency and expertise, she helped us through the hiring of our first employee. Because HR is not my thing, it has been nice to say, “not my area, ask Debbie Marshall”. I look forward to having Debbie assist us in this area for many years to come. 

— Mandy Houk, Owner, Marketing Kinetics

I want to let you know that I enjoyed the Class Tuesday evening. I just finished up the Supervisor Boot Camp for the City Of Des Moines yesterday, and I must say that class took 2 full days (1 last week, 1 this week) and I think it all could have been covered in 1 day. So good work, I’ve gotten more out of 2 hours with you than I did in those 2 full days. THANX...!

— City Inspector, Des Moines

Debbie Marshall has exceeded all of my expectations in all the areas she and her company provides. Debbie is a professional that understands what it takes to “Thrive” in today’s business world of managing people. Her training skills in the areas of presentation, relevant material, group interaction, and style are excellent and have been a huge benefit for my people and the company. Her HR skill has been a welcomed relief on being able to rely on her extensive knowledge and using her guidance on how to properly handle issues that we talk through. Having Thrive as a resource is a win-win situation for the company.

— Jim Snell, VP/Director of Operations, Blount Restaurant Management

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